The Brief An arctic front will roll into Greater Houston on Saturday, bringing freezing temps and chances of freezing rain or sleet.Multiple Houston-area counties have notification systems for emergencies.Other alert systems are available based on colleges, school districts, and cities.
HOUSTON – As Greater Houston preps for the weekend winter storm, multiple counties are reminding residents to sign up for their emergency alerts.
Southeast Texas: Emergency alert sign-ups by county Harris County Fort Bend County Text “FBCAlert” to 888777Set up a community profile through EverbridgeDownload the FBC Emergency Management Mobile App (called “Fort Bend County HSEM TX,” available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store)For blind or hard of hearing residents, either text “Ready” to 832-532-1223 for accessible alerts, or click here to register Montgomery County Sign up for Alert MCTX through Smart911 to get alerts via cell phone calls, texts, and e-mailsPublic safety agencies use all known landline phone numbers and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) numbers for emergency alerts Galveston County Brazoria County Waller County Register with CodeRED to get alerts from the Office of Emergency Management and the county sheriff’s office Chambers County Liberty County Text “LIBERTYCOUNTY” to 91896 to sign up for the county’s TextMyGov system. The system will send texts about county emergencies and storm warnings among other alerts Wharton County
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Other alert systems are available depending on your city, school district or the college/university you’re attending. Click here for more.
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